Neonatology Nurse Practitioner

Aleading healthcare system in Lansing, Michigan is seeking a Locums NeonatalNurse Practitioner to provide coverage in a busy LevelIII Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This opportunity offers acollaborative inpatient environment within a Level I Trauma Center, caring forcritically ill and premature newborns alongside an experienced neonatologyteam.

Theideal candidate will have recent neonatal experience and be comfortablemanaging NICU patients in a high-acuity setting.

PositionDetails

• Practice Setting: Inpatient - Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
• Facility Designation: Level I Trauma Center
• Schedule:
• Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
• Night Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• On-Call Requirements: None
• EMR: Epic

ClinicalResponsibilities

• Provide comprehensive neonatal care in a Level III NICU
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage critically ill and premature newborns
• Participate in daily rounding and multidisciplinary care planning
• Manage admissions, consultations, and discharges within the NICU
• Collaborate closely with neonatologists, nursing staff, respiratory therapists, and ancillary services
• Respond to changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic
• Average of 10-12 patients per APP per day

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner
• Active Michigan license required
• Neonatal experience required
• Current NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification required
• Experience working in a Level II, III, or IV NICU preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and neonatal critical care skills